WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate on Thursday confirmed Jerome Powell for a second four-year term as Federal Reserve chair, giving bipartisan backing to Powell’s high-stakes efforts to curb the highest inflation in four decades. The 80-19 vote reflected broad support in Congress for the Fed’s drive to combat surging prices through a series of sharp…… MORE
Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas McCarthy, Four Other GOP Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) – House investigators say they have issued subpoenas to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP lawmakers as part of their probe into the violent Jan. 6 insurrection. It’s an extraordinary step that has little precedent and is certain to further inflame partisan tensions over the 2021 attack. The Jan. 6…… MORE
Texas Animal Rights Groups Applaud City of Dallas for Banning Sales of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The SPCA of Texas and the Texas Human Legislation Network are praising the City of Dallas banning the sale of dogs and cats at local pet stores. City Council voted this week to pass the Humane Pet Store Ordinance, which would fine anyone caught violating the order up to $500.…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: TX Gov Greg Abbott
TX Gov Greg Abbott joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss his Parent’s Policy event that was held in San Antonio Monday. He talks more about his Parental Bill of Rights. … MORE
WARNING: Air Quality-Ozone Alert Day
Today is an Air Quality/Ozone Alert Day – MedStar’s response volumes for respiratory conditions generally increase on Air Quality Alert days. According to the American Lung Association, four groups of people are especially vulnerable to the effects of breathing ozone: Children and teens Anyone 65 and older People with existing lung diseases, such as asthma and…… MORE